Associate Director, Accounting & Compliance
Description
This position will be responsible for managing the overall financial accounting & compliance function for the OTC business units of North America.
• Oversee the U.S. General Accounting Department (staff of 4-6)
o Month end closing and reporting processes
o Account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
o Impairment testing
• Ensure the B/S and P&L are in accordance with the Accounting Manual, IAS and US GAAP
• Improve the company(s) Internal Controls
• Oversee the SOX processes for the US entity
o SOX 302 & 404 attestations
• Manage internal and external audits, including effective follow up and implementation of prescribed actions
o Ensure internal audit scores and external audit points are maintained below the company standards
• Create and maintain financial policies and procedures
• Perform business and compliance reviews for all North American units
Desired Experience
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics required. CPA strongly preferred. 7+ years of relevant experience. In depth knowledge of: financial principles preferably directly related to a consumer product business, ERP systems, and personal computers and financial spreadsheets (Excel). Must possess strong leadership, problem solving, communication and project management skills.
Location
Northern NJ
Compensation
$130,000 to $150,000 base plus bonus
